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Book SynopsisThe concepts are grouped into categories that regularly crop up at the workshops: 'finance', 'technology', 'innovation', 'agile' and 'sales', as well as broader themes such as 'team dynamics', 'way-of-working', 'politics' and 'the world we live in'. This is not a definitive list: every story is different and has its own blend of icons and visuals. My Icon Library is a source of inspiration and a go-to reference for whenever you need a visual that's a tad too complicated for your imagination or a Google Images search. It also works as a great companion to author's other bestselling books: Visual Thinking and Visual Doing.

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Book SynopsisNo subject has had more enduring appeal for artists than animals. And yet creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting and leave you wondering, where do I start?Let go of your fear and unlock drawing skills that you never believed you could have with this expertly guided sketchbook. You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of This Book not only teaches you the fundamental steps required for you to be able to sketch animals, but also allows you the space to practise on the page, with pages laying flat to allow you to draw comfortably. Start with the essentials, such as basic mark making and tone, and move on to the key elements of anatomy, texture and expression that will take your drawings from good to great.So pick up a pencil and discover the joy of drawing animals!

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Book SynopsisNew title in the colourful Blank Artisan Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, and crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns.Blank Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and unlined pages, the Blank Artisan Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, sketches and doodles. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.

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Book SynopsisAndrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of  drawing. His first book, Fun With a Pencil, published in 1939 is a wonderfully crafted and engaging introduction to drawing, cartooning, and capturing the essence of a subject all while having fun. With delightful step-by-step instruction from Professor Blook, Loomis's charming alter ego on the page.

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Book SynopsisVisual thinking and drawing are both becoming increasingly important in today’s business settings. A picture really can tell a thousand words. Visualization is a crucial part of the journey for companies seeking to boost enterprise agility, break down silos and increase employee and customer engage­ment. Visualizing thought processes can help break down complex problems. It empowers teams and staff to build on one another’s ideas, fosters collaboration, jump-starts co-creation and boosts innovation. This book will help brush aside misconcepti­ons that may have prevented you using these techniques in your workplace. You don’t need Van Gogh’s artistic talent or Einstein’s intelli­gence to harness the power of visual thinking and make your company more successful. With the right mindset and the simple skills this book provides you the skills to develop your own signature and style and start gene­rating change by integrating visual communi­cation into your business setting.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to draw majestic trees in realistic detail, step by easy step, with Drawing: Trees with William Powell. The qualities we most admire in trees are also what we value in ourselves or other people—strength, dignity, and perseverance. Perhaps this is why we’re naturally drawn to them as artistic subjects. From basic shapes to final details, this book teaches the step-by-step process of drawing a wide variety of trees. With just a little practice, you can create many different types of trees, each with its own unique qualities and elegance. With tips on drawing root patterns, branches, fallen trees, and bark and simple techniques for rendering cast shadows and ground foliage, Drawing: Trees with William F. Powell teaches artists how to draw a wide variety of trees in graphite pencil, from basic shapes to final details. Learn about basic tree shapes and leaf types, as well as the fundamentals of shading, composition, and perspective. Some of the step-by-step lessons included in this book are: Tree Trunks Branches & Boughs Root Patterns Foliage Textures Fallen Trees Majestic Oak Sierra Pines Sycamore Lane The How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Trees with William F. Powell allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

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Book SynopsisSketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.

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Book SynopsisGuy Noble is an artist and teacher whose work has been exhibited all over the world. He trained at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London, and has taught painting and drawing at Central St Martins in London since 2006.

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Book SynopsisCreate authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style.

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Book SynopsisThe enduring Figure It Out! series turns its focus to drawing the face and facial expressions! Christopher Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! books have taught thousands of artists to draw the human figure. His clear step-by-step illustrations and instructions make drawing people accessible, easy, and fun! In Figure It Out! Faces & Expressions, he uses the same approach to demystify the head and facial features. Topics include the basic head types and shapes, facial features, facial hair, hairstyles, and eyeglasses and sunglasses. Hart then shows how to draw more than 40 different common facial expressions, which will bring portraits to life.

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Book SynopsisAn insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.

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Book SynopsisA revised and expanded edition of this classic colouring book, which features enchanting drawings by Andy Warhol.Trade Review'Dive into Andy Warhol's archive with this one-of-a-kind title' - Papercrafter

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Book SynopsisCreate your own original comic book story!Tuttle Studio provides the perfect tool for manga and comic book enthusiasts of all agesa fun-filled activity book and sketchbook that is the perfect way for aspiring artists and animators to realize their dreams and bring their stories to lifewhile sharing them with others!This complete 2-in-1 drawing how-to guide and sketchbook provides a basic instructional course on comic book drawing. It also includes 25 different page templates, text boxes and speech balloon options followed by 124 practice drawing pagesmore than any other book!The variety and flexibility of templates in this book allow you to sketch your own story and design your own covers with ease. The introductory tutorials offer:Professional tips on story development, panel progression and the use of speech balloons and sound effectsLessons on character-creation and drawing faces, with an easy four-step progression from the rough, blocking-in stage to finishing details of hairstyles

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Book SynopsisFeline Fable with drawings by author and fine artist, Patricia Broughton, illustrating a mystical story written with Francis Rockliff of a kitten's search for his lost meow. Beautiful high quality casebound book that works well for all the family with drawings left clear for children or adults to colour and so make the book their own.

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Book SynopsisThe official Discworld Colouring Book, featuring artwork by acclaimed Discworld artist Paul Kidby!Trade ReviewThe detail is phenomenal... From what I gather, people are pre-ordering at least two copies; one to colour and one to keep pristine. * SFX *Mesmerising * GEEKY MONKEY *A lovely homage to a great man and his best creation. * UPCOMING 4 ME *

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Book SynopsisThe Official WEBTOON Pride Coloring Book Collection is not just a coloring book; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and the power of storytelling.Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of LGBTQIA+ webcomics as you add your personal touch to the tales of hit WEBTOON Originals series. With each turn of the page, you''ll explore the unique narratives of these webcomics, infusing them with the colors of your choosing. Spanning a range of genres—epic fantasy, heartwarming romance, supernatural adventures, and more—this distinctive coloring book features:  96 pages, including full-color art and coloring pages of characters from hit WEBTOON Originals series, including Boyfriends, Mage & Demon Queen, Castle Swimmer, and more. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ representation and diverse love stories. Interactive format, including full-color reference art alongside detailed line art so

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Book SynopsisEnhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials. In Cute Creature Art Class, popular anime artist Naomi Lord shares the secrets to drawing enchanting creatures in her signature style. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, Lord walks you through the techniques she used to create these anime characters, including her personal suggestions when it comes to using colored pencils, markers, digital programs, and more. Discover the myths of creatures ranging from druids to dragons, including:   Land Walkers such as Kitsune, Yeti, Cerberus, Naga Air Gliders such as Manticore, Quetzalcoatl, Pegasus, Fairy Sea Splashers such as Kraken, Akhlut, Kelpie, Mermaid Night Dwellers such as Cthulhu, Mothman, Wendigo, Medusa and More! But the magic doesn't stop there! Get creative with the Bonus: 

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Book SynopsisThis title features 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. Bring your tangle designs to life with brilliant colour! Inside you'll find 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You'll love these easy and beautiful techniques for combining cool colours with mixed media. You can unleash your imagination and brighten your tangle experience. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. You can relax and feel the Zen as tangles flow from your hand in vivid living colour.

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Book SynopsisWhether you?re an aspiring artist or new to the medium, seasoned instructor and accomplished artist Nathan Fowkes makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible, but also a real pleasure! From stocking the best supplies to using them effectively, and composing a portrait while avoiding common mistakes, How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by Nathan Fowkes will place you firmly on the path to producing the charcoal portraits you''ve dreamed of creating. His easy-to-follow tips, in-depth tutorials, and valuable exercises make this guide your first step toward building an understanding and appreciation for every face you draw. This handy book will equip you with the skills to capture them in beautiful charcoal fashion.

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Book SynopsisThe Art of the Travel Journal offers all the techniques, ideas, inspiration, and step-by-step instructions needed to create artful, one-of-a-kind journals filled with drawings, ephemera, lettering, and more that document our lives traveling around the world—or around the corner. Trade Review“The Art of the Travel Journal is an instructional art book whose cheerful aesthetic and accessible instructions are sure to kindle a creative spark.” * Foreword Reviews *"All facets of journaling are covered, from start to finish: pre-trip planning, setting intentions, gathering supplies, staying motivated, and how to archive completed journals. A comprehensive, methodical, profusely illustrated, and inspiring 'how to' guide." * Midwest Book Review *“This beautiful book will help you discover (or rediscover) how to journal creatively and beautifully, sharing techniques for sketching, lettering and decorating with meaningful mementos like tickets and maps. The result will be a wonderful souvenir documenting your travels and will be a wonderful thing to look back on, maybe even passing down through your family’s generations.” * Johnny Jet *Table of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION How I Started Travel Journaling How to Use This Book 1 Getting Started Definition of Journaling Terms | A Brief History of Travel Journaling | Writing About Travel | Journaling | Starting a Travel Journal | The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Journal | 2 Materials Essential Supplies | Other Tools | Creating a Travel Art Kit | LESSON: Create Your Own Washi Tape Sampler | LESSON: Make Your Own Watercolor Tin | 3 Telling Stories Pre-trip Planning | Ways to Document Your Travels | 4 Collecting and Composition Ephemera | Staying Organized | LESSON: Making Ephemera Envelopes and Pockets | LESSON: Creating Artful Postcards | Collage Tips and Ideas | LESSON: Make a Collaged Travel Zine | 5 Journal Spread Ideas Journaling Formats | Themed Journal Spreads | Hand Lettering | LESSON: Lettering with Brush Pens | Using Color Palettes to Tell a Story | 6 Honing Your Habit Finding Your Journaling Style | Staying Committed | Tips and Advice to Live By | 7 Guest Artists

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Book SynopsisWith Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters, you’ll learn character design for these popular entertainment genres from renowned concept artist and teacher TB Choi.  Constructing a Character. Build a character right from the start with the basics of human anatomy and proportion. Simplifying Forms for Poses and Gestures. Streamline form to develop effective poses and gestures from a variety of angles. Drawing Hair, Clothing, and Accessories. Render authentic details that support your characters and enrich your stories. Conveying Dimension, Emotion, and Character. Refine your use of line, shadow, and form to create visual variety, depth, and emotion. Pets, Chibis, and Sidekicks. Create pets, chibis, anthros, and kemonomimi with personality. Exercise: Design and Draw a Character. Learn a simple method for developing an original character, from mind map to finishTrade Review"Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters lives up to its title as an instructive and visual "how-to" guide for aspiring artists interested in drawing characters or comics in the style of Japanese manga. A wealth of black-and-white illustrations (color is primarily used as highlights to aid in focus, and only occasionally shown in finished examples) demonstrate how to incorporate the basics of human anatomy, portray poses and gestures, add details like hair and clothing, apply lines and shadows to give expression and emotion, and much more. Thoroughly accessible to budding artists of all ages, Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters is an excellent supplementary resource to broaden artistic creativity." * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents1 Constructing a Character The Basics of Line Human Skeleton Muscles Bone and Fat Basic Human Proportions Skull Mouth Eyes Ears Nose Arms Hands Legs Feet 2 Simplifying Forms for Gestures and Poses The Basics of Poses and Gestures Exploring Different Angles How a Pose Can Support a Story How to Draw Breasts (on Female and Male Characters) Adjusting Body Shape to Fit a Character Silhouettes 3 Drawing Hair, Clothing and Accesories Draping and Folds Folds and Movemen Proportion and Clothing for Youth How Hair Frames the Head and Face Drawing Hats Drawing Glasses 4 Putting It All Together Basic Facial Structures Face Shapes Drawing Faces from Different Angles Emotion and Expression Gestures That Enhance Emotion and Story Creating a Character’s Backstory 5 Pets, Chibis and Sidekicks Pets with Personality Chibi Characters Kemonomimi and Anthros 6 Exercise: Design and Draw a Character Drawing a Friend INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisAteliers have produced the greatest artists of all time. This book talks about the educational model based on the nineteenth-century model of teaching artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. It uses the works of Old Masters and realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting.

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Book SynopsisBoost your productivity at work with the latest in the Visual book series. Enhance your productivity at work with "Visual Working," the follow-up to the successful "Visual Thinking" and "Visual Doing." This practical workbook shows you how to use drawing as a fun and effective way to communicate at work. It provides simple steps to incorporate business drawing into your daily routine so that you can express ideas with images as easily as with words. Discover the Five Visual Thinking Types and use practical tips to improve collaboration and communication within your organisation. Make drawing at work a regular part of your daily routine and enjoy more success and pleasure on the job. - Learn to use drawing as a fun and effective communication tool in the workplace. - Incorporate business drawing into your daily routine. - Unleash your creativity and foster better teamwork throughout your workplace.

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Book SynopsisThis deceptively simple and addictive sketchbook-with-content includes tons of hip and entertaining things to draw. Encourages artists to try their hands at things like a bike, mistakes, Fred Astaire, synchronized swimmers, a sippy cup, RUN DMC, feelings, a waffle, the view from an airplane, and many many more.

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Book SynopsisA new title in LOM ART's 'Kerby's Selection' series, this enchanting colouring book brings together Kerby’s most celebrated images that take their inspiration from myths and legends around the world.Inside the book are 55 detailed drawings of mythical beings, from a majestic phoenix with wings made of flames to a sinister werewolf prowling through the forest. Other creatures include Cerberus guarding the entrance to the Underworld, a white stag in a serene pond scene and a huge river snake morphing into a waterfall. The perfect way to celebrate Kerby’s most magical animal creations to date, fans will love bringing the intricate scenes to life with colour. Please note: This book contains material previously published in Worlds Within Worlds, Mythomorphia and Mythic World.Also available in the series:Wondrous Animals 9781915751089

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Book SynopsisCapture the wonders of nature in watercolour with this quick guide to wildlife painting, packed with techniques and inspiration. Bestselling author Hazel Soan demonstrates how to paint a variety of wildlife, from garden favourites to exotic wild beasts. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, it has never been easier to capture the likeness of an animal, in your chosen medium, in a few quick strokes. The book covers all the key skills you need, including techniques for speed, capturing pose and proportion, advice on painting fur, feathers, hair, hides and markings, working with colour and light, and adding background and setting, as well as further work that can be completed in the studio. From cats, big and small, birds and foxes to magnificent elephants, lions and zebras, Hazel's simple tips, practical demonstrations and beautiful paintings can be applied to any moving subject and will help you master the art of capturing animals – in watercolour, oils, pencils or pastels – in no time at all.Trade Review‘There’s a great deal of information here, beautifully presented from an expert artist and tutor’ Leisure Painter

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books' 20 Ways series!Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 135 themes, over 3600 drawings total! From trees and flowers to animals and sea creatures and everything in between. Don't worry, there's tons of room for you to draw your own versions of these amazing doodles right on the pages.This is not a step-by-step technique book - within the pages you'll find drawings simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. These four artists each have a uniquely creative style, resulting in an engaging and motivational practice book that provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.

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Book SynopsisThe Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Lighthelps urban sketchers develop the skills they need to capture and express different kinds of light, both natural and artificial, in both day and night scenes.

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Book SynopsisA personal message from the author: Lots of individuals in society today are feeble-minded. They don't know what the HELL is going on. Unfortunately many of these people are responsible for running THE COUNTRY. They don't know the difference between a PRECIOUS JEWEL and a piece of animal turd. Their ideas are MEANINGLESS, illustrated using RUBBISH imagery (often made by a computer). The stupid words they write are always in BAD FONTS. Yet still people HEED this nonsense. Maybe YOU are one of these people? It's alright. I am here to HELP you. I have a FULLY-COMPOSED WORLD VIEW. I have STRONG opinions about EVERYTHING. And my ideas are HAND-ILLUSTRATED and use REAL HANDWRITING that you can trust. I know exactly what's going on and am WILLING to share my thoughts with you. If you LISTEN to what I say then things will quickly improve. No more weak messages. No more bad situations. Shall we proceed?Trade ReviewDavid Shrigley is probably the funniest gallery-type artist who ever lived -- DAVE EGGERSShrigley mines a mordant, scatological seam, conjuring up the dark tradition of British humour that threw up Tony Hancock and Chris Morris * * The Times * *On the kink of his line Shrigley can shift effortlessly from pathos to paranoia. And his work is funny - very funny; his timing devastatingly effective -- WILL SELFShrigley deserves his immense popularity. For almost 20 years he has produced a ceaseless stream of ideas, observations, jokes and strange insights in the form of left-field drawings that have appeared in broadsheet newspapers, books and magazines as well as galleries. Deadpan, escapist and distinctively cack-handed, they make up a little world in themselves * * Observer * *Shrigley's manifesto is full of hilarity, alongside observations about the world that are both astute and absurd * * Creative Review * *Single minded, sharp and funny * * Design Week * *Funny and profound and surprising all at the same time -- HARRY HILLWith a casual gesture Shrigley points to that hideous shape whose name I've never known - and then he names it. And the name is profoundly, embarrassingly familiar. I'm laughing while frantically searching for a pen, so desperate to capture the feeling he has unearthed in me -- MIRANDA JULYShrigley's comedy appears to confirm the belief of great humourists (from Laurence Sterne to Woody Allen) that laughter is synonymous with hope. In the arena of contemporary art, Shrigley's work maintains a dualism, which is rare, rewarding and ultimately generous * * Frieze * *Half man, half legend * * The Skinny * *An artist touched by comic genius and something like full-blown lunacy * * The Lady * *One look at his new book, Weak Messages Create Bad Situations, and you start to understand the Turner Prize-nominated artist's mindset . . . Shrigley addresses the weird, dark and ugly sides of the world, but, most importantly, he'll make you laugh while doing so * * Shortlist * *Brims over with skew-whiff observations on the absurdity of modern life . . . Shrigley's bonkers, mordant, often joyously meaningless doodles are always oddly life-affirming * * Metro * *Brilliant, enormous . . . We love David's new book, which totally sums up the feeling of helplessly skidding downhill on a bicycle with no brakes towards a cliff. * * It's Nice That * *

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Book SynopsisIn Geninne’s Art: Birds in Watercolor, Collage, and Ink, popular Santa Fe artist Geninne Zlatkis presents a personal field guide to how she creates her charming paintings and collages of birds and nature. Brimming with inspiring examples of the artist’s work, this beautiful book takes you inside Geninne’s studio for an in-depth look at how she creates. You will discover, step by step, how this devoted artist spends time photographing nature, selecting her materials, and developing her personal imagery. Explore: How her studio is set up, how she works, and what materials and tools she uses How she captures nature with both a camera and phone for reference Her artistic process through the step-by-step creation of 5 watercolor paintings, 5 collages, and 5 ink drawings, with notes on each medium and technique As a special bonus, the book includes 32 pages of collage papers, painted and selected by Geninne, for you to use as you explore and develop your own artistic voice. Vibrant, detailed, and richly imaginative, Geninne’s interpretation of the birds she has observed so closely will inspire you to use the natural world as fodder for your paintings, drawings, and collages.Trade ReviewLovely...If you're a playful artist avid about collage or ink drawing, you might be smitten. * Arts & Activities *

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Book SynopsisInterior design is a multidiscipline profession blending spatial, technical and aesthetic knowledge. The skill involved in manipulating these elements to solve specific design problems is intrinsically linked to drawing. Interior Design Drawing explores all aspects of this vital design skill, from sketching to record information, through orthographics and development to analyse the problem, to presentation drawing to communicate the solution. Explore the role of drawing in the design process Understand the main orthographic drawings Use line, tone and colour across 2D and 3D drawings Add texture and atmosphere to drawings Consider aspects of composition and presentation of a set of drawings

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Book SynopsisLearn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed animator Preston Blair with Animation 1! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Full of step-by-step sketches, tips, and drawing techniques, this is a comprehensive guide that no cartoon animation enthusiast should be without. Subjects covered in Animation 1 are: Tools & Materials Construction of the Head The Stretch & Squash Principle Facial Expressions Line of Action The Skeleton Foundation Hand Construction Character Construction The “Pugnacious” Character The “Cute” Character The “Screwball” Type The “Goofy” Character Movement of Body Masses Birds Taking Flight The “Take” Movements of the Two-Legged Figure Movements of the Four-Legged Figure Front & Rear Views of Movements The Skip The Sneak The Walk & The Run Dialogue Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for aspiring comic book artists, this book teaches writing, drawing and creating comic book characters. It focuses on action-adventure comics, and touches upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humour, horror and the widely influential manga style.

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Book SynopsisSketch 50 beautiful botanical projects, step by step, in just 10 minutes each! Create your own blowsy roses, delicate orchids, geometric succulents and glistening strawberries using these stunningly simple, easy-to-follow techniques.Guaranteed to boost your drawing confidence and skill, popular botanical artist Emma Tildesley uses simple shapes, built up step by step, so that you can quickly and easily sketch a gorgeous botanical collection including: A fabulous variety of flowers in all shapes and sizes, including the stately bird of paradise, delicate hanging fuchsia and cheerful daffodils Glossy and gleaming fruits and vegetables, including chilis, tomatoes and a juicy slice of watermelon A stunning selection of cones, leaves and berries, including holly, poinsettia, mistletoe and rose hips Bold and beautiful cacti and succulents, including aloe vera, echeveria and a prickly pear cactus Every project contains between 6 and 10 illustrated steps, simple instructions and an inspirational ?color me? tip box containing color mixes and advice, in case you?d like to transform your finished drawing with color ? in Emma?s case, watercolor paints, but you could use whichever medium you like. This book is perfect for beginner artists who?ve never drawn before, who want an easy guide to drawing and replicating their favorite flowers and more; it?s also a perfect prompt for more experienced illustrators searching for sketching ideas and keen to observe and recreate accurate botanical structure.Other titles in the series include Draw in 10 Minutes: Animals.

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Book SynopsisBefore Norman Rockwell put paintbrush to canvas, he had a precise idea of what he wanted to create. A perfectionist and analytical thinker, Rockwell completed numerous preparatory drawings in the process of developing his paintings, much like the Old Masters before him. He worked in several stages, including thumbnail sketches and studies of particular details - culminating in a meticulous tonal drawing that served as a basis for the final painting. But Rockwell's drawing was not only in the service of his painting: he also executed finished illustrations in pencil and charcoal; kept travel sketchbooks; and shared illustrated letters, caricatures, and comics with his family and friends.This abundantly illustrated book reveals the entire scope of Rockwell's work as a draftsman. It reproduces the full sequence of preliminary drawings (and reference photographs) that led up to some of his most famous Saturday Evening Post covers - and it also presents a generous samplinTrade Review"Norman Rockwell’s exceptional drawings, revealed for the first time." - Hyperallergic

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Book Synopsis101 Super Cute Things to Draw features more than 100 step-by-step drawing projects to teach beginning and aspiring artists how to draw simple and adorable illustrations.Trade Review"If you're looking to hone your drawing skills, 101 Super Cute Things to Draw is a great place to start. It includes 101 step-by-step lessons for constructing adorable art out of basic shapes and building upon them. In time, you'll even be able to take what you learned and apply it to your own ultra-adorable art." * Sweety High *"Five Stars. With so many ideas, your options are seemingly endless, can be used in a variety of settings, and are another option to keep the kids occupied." * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS DRAWING TIPS & TECHNIQUES USING COLOR CREATING TEXTURES & PATTERNS EVERYDAY OBJECTS 1. Books 2. Vase 3. Teacup 4. Teapot 5. Cookie Jar 6. Milk Carton 7. Coffee Cup 8. Pillow 9. Socks 10. Cozy Hat 11. Headphones 12. Backpack 13. Camera 14. Picnic Basket 15. Umbrella 16. Birdhouse 17. Balloons 18. Lantern 19. Fairy House 20. Terrarium FOOD 21. Bubble Tea 22. Ice Cream 23. Waffles 24. Stack of Pancakes 25. Cinnamon Bun 26. Donut 27. Pie 28. Slice of Cake 29. Cupcake 30. Croissant 31. Loaf of Bread 32. Bacon & Eggs 33. Pizza Slice 34. Taco 35. Burger 36. Avocado 37. Sushi Roll 38. Nigiri Sushi 39. Bowl of Noodles 40. Steamed Dumplings 41. Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) 42. Onigiri (Rice Ball) 43. Dango 44. Toaster Pastry 45. Caramel Apple 46. Pumpkin 47. Watermelon Slice 48. Pineapple 49. Cherries 50. Chocolate Strawberry NATURE 51. Amanita Mushroom 52. Beech Mushrooms 53. Bunch of Flowers 54. Jade Plant 55. Cactus 56. Bunny Succulent 57. Pancake Plant 58. Snake Plant 59. Spider 60. Dragonfly 61. Ladybug 62. Caterpillar 63. Butterfly 64. Snail 65. Leaves 66. Tiny Forest 67. Mountains 68. Shooting Star 69. Rainbows & Clouds 70. Moon & Stars ANIMALS 71. Fox 72. Squirrel 73. Raccoon 74. Bear 75. Llama 76. Red Panda 77. Giant Panda 78. Sloth 79. Giraffe 80. Lion 81. Koala 82. Sheep 83. Cow 84. Bunny 85. Bird 86. Hedgehog 87. Guinea Pig 88. Dog 89. Cat 90. Dumbo Octopus 91. Whale FANTASY CREATURES 92. Mermaid 93. Fairy 94. Alien 95. Yeti 96. Dragon 97. Griffin 98. Pegasus 99. Centaur 100. Jackalope 101. Unicorn ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisImagine, Design and Draw Your Own Characters!

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Book SynopsisQuickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go.

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Book SynopsisWith Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions—the most important aspects of an individual. First, learn everything about the tools and materials you need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Then discover tips for drawing and shading techniques, such as how to achieve volume, suggest depth, and render various hair and skin textures. With some knowledge of pencil drawing basics, begin mastering the art of drawing the human face through a series of helpful examples and easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. Projects include a child portrait, an adult portrait, a senior portrait, and others that feature different techniques for capturing expressions and rendering features, including eyes, mouths, noses, and hands. Featuring the stunning artwork of gifted artist Diane Cardaci, this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book features artwork designed to inspire a classical approach to rendering faces in graphite pencil. With its wide-ranging instruction, plethora of artist tips, and beautiful artwork, Faces & Expressions is the perfect resource for any beginning portrait artist. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Faces & Expressions allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed portrait drawing.Table of ContentsTools & Materials Drawing Process Pencil Techniques Shading Techniques Facial Proportions Expressions Shading the Face Facial Features Hair Accessories All Smiles Deep in Thought At Ease Aging Beauty

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